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KLC Counselling & Play Therapy

Join us in January 2026 on an exciting journey with a fun, supportive, and innovative team of highly trained and ethical Play Therapists and Counsellors who are passionate about delivering the best practices for children and families!

Role: Play Therapist / Childrens Counsellor

Job Description:

• Position: Contractor
• Location: Hervey Bay, QLD
• Schedule: 2 - 4 days per week (negotiable)

Benefits:

• Generous contractor percentage of fee for service
• Opportunities for regular debriefing
• Monthly team meetings
• Referral support and management
• Fully equipped therapy rooms
• Flexible working arrangements
• Mentoring support
• In-house professional development (PD) and team meetings
• Advertising/marketing through social media and our website
• Opportunities for delivery/co-facilitation of training and group programs

About Us:

Join our dedicated team at KLC Counselling & Play Therapy, with offices in Hervey Bay and Maryborough, QLD. We specialise in personalised, neuroaffirming, trauma-informed, child-centred therapy, offering Child-Centred Play Therapy for children aged 3 to 12 years and humanistic counselling for adolescents aged 12 to 18, to address a range of mental health concerns. 

We are seeking passionate professionals committed to providing exceptional, trauma-informed support to children and families, including parent coaching and family guidance from birth to 18 years. If you're dedicated to making a positive impact in a warm, supportive environment, we'd love to hear from you. 

Our team is committed to delivering high-quality therapy through ongoing professional development, supervision, and collaborative teamwork, fostering a nurturing environment for both clients and staff. We believe play is the key to healing and transformation.

Position Requirements:

• Accredited qualifications in counselling, social work, or play therapy.
• Registered or in the process of registering with ACA, PTPA, APPTA, and/or PACFA (provisional registration is acceptable) and adherence to ethical and professional standards.
• Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
• Self-management skills to handle client load, including therapy sessions, parent reviews, report writing, case conferences, etc.
• Strong note-keeping skills; familiarity with best practices, in-depth case analysis, self-reflection, and legal requirements.
• Professional and respectful communication skills with families/carers and support services, focusing on systemic change.
• Commitment to privacy and confidentiality.
• Support KLC Counselling & Play Therapy’s vision and ethos of providing high-quality, holistic support tailored to each family’s needs.
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and capable of working independently.
• High standards of personal ethics and a commitment to continuous professional development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Characteristics:

• At least two years of experience working therapeutically with children and families.
• Training in parenting programs such as Circle of Security, Child Parent Relationship Therapy (CPRT), or Tuning in to Kids.
• Familiarity with Splose appointment scheduling software or similar.

Therapist Responsibilities:

• Hold or be willing to obtain an ABN (contractor only).
• Obtain a current National Police Check.
• Hold a current Working with Children Check clearance.
• Obtain personal public liability and professional indemnity insurance (contractor only).
• Organise and participate in regular supervision with a registered Play Therapy/Counselling supervisor.
• Hold a First Aid and CPR Certificate.